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Grinder comparison

Comandante C40 MK4 vs Kinu M47 Classic

The Kinu M47 Classic makes the smaller adjustments (16.5 µm a step against 27.9 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

Side by side

Comandante C40 MK4Kinu M47 Classic
Setting formatClickNumber
Finer directionLower numbersLower numbers
Smallest adjustment27.9 µm16.5 µm
Steps from espresso to French press2339
Espresso setting~250 µm9 clicks1.5
Moka pot setting~350 µm13 clicks2.1
AeroPress setting~450 µm17 clicks2.7
V60 setting~560 µm21 clicks3.4
Chemex setting~700 µm26 clicks4.3
French press setting~900 µm33 clicks5.5
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm22 clicks3.6
Cold brew setting~1100 µm40 clicks6.7
Siphon setting~650 µm24 clicks3.9

This compares how the grinders adjust, not build quality, burr type or price. Settings come from one shared particle-size scale fitted from the Honest Coffee Guide and are a starting point.

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Questions

Which grinder has finer adjustment, the Comandante C40 MK4 or the Kinu M47 Classic?

The Kinu M47 Classic makes the smaller adjustments (16.5 µm a step against 27.9 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

Can I use the same setting on both?

No. A V60 grind is about 21 clicks on the Comandante C40 MK4 and 3.4 on the Kinu M47 Classic.